There were fewer competitors this year which was disappointing, said YMCA programs co-ordinator Marisa Webb. In a busy weekend for sport in Broken Hill only 143 competed in the event this year, down from over 200 last year.

For the first time every competitor received a participation medal, which Ms Webb said was well-received.

"[The run] is an achievement because a lot of people just stay at home and sit on their couches ... and it's such a beautiful environment out there."

Winners

In the 10 kilometre run Catherine Palmqvist was the fastest woman, while the over 45 category winner was Robyn Stuart.

Hayden Hands ran the fastest in the men's category, with a time of 38.44. "Which is very, very fast," said the YMCA's programs co-ordinator Marisa Webb.

Over 45 category winner was Wayne Demery.

In the 5 kilometre event 12-year-old Emma Hocking ran it in 22 minutes 44 seconds, while the over 45 women's category was won by Helen Hayes.

Clint Pearce ran the 5 kilometres the fastest in 22 minutes 32 seconds, and Stephen Pascoe took out the over 45 category.

Ramon Ware, at 84 years of age was the oldest male competing in the 5 kilometre event. He's competed every years since the event started.